Pokemon-The Lost Master

Chapter 14

The TV came to life, showing an image of a reporter stood in front of Indigo Stadium, the camera tilted up to get as much as the stadium as possible whilst

"Good morning. For the first time since he took his title, the Pokémon Master, 'Champion' has announced that he will be holding a press conference. This comes amid rumors that Cynthia Shirona, the previous Pokémon Master, who had been working as a trainer's instructor, has been removed from her role. Miss Shirona, who remains the Sinnoh Regional Champion, has not commented on the rumors, but her return to Sinnoh from Indigo suggests that there is some weight to them."

The reporter turned slightly, before looking straight back into the camera.

"We will show you the conference live in just a moment, as it is about to begin."

The scene changed, from outside Indigo to inside the stadium itself. Stood facing towards the reporters was 'Champion', his body-language as neutral as ever. The conference was being broadcast around the world such was the hype behind it. In the Cerulean Gym, Daisy, Violet, Lily, Dawn, Misty, Gary, Brock, and Tracy were all sat around the TV watching.

"Good morning" came the voice of 'Champion' easily picked up by the cameras. "I will start with discussing the rumors regarding Miss Shirona's removal. They are true. She had been working at Indigo teaching trainers, but has now departed to take up her responsibilities as Sinnoh Champion once again."

Loud calls echoed from the assembled reporters, shouting questions down at 'Champion', who waited patiently for them to subside until one question became louder than the others.

"The reason for her departure was internal, and as such I am not at a liberty to discuss it." 'Champion' said. "She will remain as Sinnoh Champion until she is beaten in a challenge match, I do not intend to have her forcefully replaced."

More questions came down, although one stood out from the rest. "Does her removal have anything to do with the events in Goldenrod City over the last week?"

'Champion' maintained his composure, despite his internal annoyance. The media were always able to find out things he had hoped that they wouldn't, but this was one of the worse ones.

"Events in Goldenrod?" he asked calmly.

"The alleged assault on a building by the Pokémon League, and the subsequent removal of criminals from said building."

"As I have said previously, I am not at liberty to discuss the reasons for the removal of Miss Shirona, that is her prerogative." 'Champion' said.

"But did these alleged events happen?" the same man called down once again.

"In Goldenrod City, in that particular building, there was a small criminal fraternity. Miss Shirona dealt with it in the manner she thought best."

"Reports say that nearly two hundred trainers were involved" the reporter continued. "Surely that's excessive to deal with a 'small criminal fraternity'?"

"It depends." 'Champion' replied. "How many trainers would you bring to take me on? Miss Shirona was simply being cautious. As it was, the number of trainers required was vastly overestimated, the criminals were apprehended without trouble."